Well, India has been in the limelight for quite a few months owing to the radical changes this country was going through. There have been a few violent and protest filled changes of the ruling governments in a few countries across the globe. But the strength of a democratic pattern prevalent in India and the smooth taking over by the newly elected government has mesmerised the world.

In fact, there was a myth that India is divided on
the basis of many sects, religions and communities etc. But this has
been broken very successfully. The ideology and crystal clear vision
- especially of the youth of this country - has displayed a very
mature and sensible approach adopted by them. The best and the most
admirable fact remains as expected - development is the key issue for
all the voters of this great nation.

In
Focus

The spirit to participate in this mission called
general elections prevailed all over, irrespective of the cultural,
political, social values one follows. This became a noble mission
with the hope of a better tomorrow. It is really amazing to see that
in the different states, where the local governments were functioning
on different political ideology, the voters got united and chose
national issues instead of local matters.

The wave across the country unified the mentality of
the voters who did not hesitate to form a government with a clear
majority. They did so by sidelining the vague clarifications and
promises aired by the others. This has raised high hopes that the now
the common man cannot be taken for granted and can’t be misguided
through false promises and hypothetical slogans.

Now the expectations and desires of the voters have
also risen very high. During the last couple of years, a trend of
public protests emerged. Due to the instant response from public and
the media, this became a very common feature, especially in the big
metropolitan cities. The shameful Nirbhaya incident had a tremendous
effect which shook up the middle class. Many steps to ensure the
safety of women were initiated.

On the other hand, using the tactic of protesting
everyday on petty issues like diversion of a road or naming of an
over bridge will dilute its sanctity. But certainly, the common man
is much more aware of his rights now. Non-availability of water and
power is equally important and such issues can be sorted out within a
couple of days or weeks - but to sort out issues like increasing
unemployment, the process will take its own time.

Many of us have noticed that people tend to club
such issues and want instant results. As per the updates being
published in media, the new government seems well aware of this very
fact and a few steps taken by them are already visible. Let us give a
little more time to them to formulate the action plan, assess the
ground reality, analyze the resources available and facilitate the
best possible move.

Indians are normally known to have a tremendous
level of patience. Therefore it would be a fair deal if we adopt a
wait and watch policy, for the sake of “good days” for one and
all. I am a firm believer and the initiatives taken by them deserve
to be respected.

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